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Cox Enterprises, Inc.

Private Company Ticker Symbol™: (COXENTP)

Business Summary

The privately-held Cox Enterprises is a leading communications, media and automotive services company based in Atlanta, Georgia. Cox Enterprises' major operating subsidiaries include Cox Communications, Inc. which provides cable television distribution, telephone, high-speed Internet access, commercial telecommunications and advertising solutions; Manheim, Inc. that offers vehicle auctions, repair and certification services and web-based technology products; Cox Media Group, Inc. which operates television stations, digital media, newspapers, advertising sales rep firms, Valpak and Cox Radio, Inc.; and AutoTrader.com, an online automotive classifieds and related publications. Additionally, Cox's Internet operations include Kudzu.com and Adify Corporation (an online ad network technology company acquired in 2008 - See PrivCo M&A Table for Cox Enterprises for deal details), a unit of Cox TMI, Inc. Founded in 1898 by James M. Cox, Cox Enterprises is owned by the Cox Family and headed by James C. Kennedy, grandson of the founder James Cox.

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Overview & Corporate Organization

Basic Information

Year Founded:1898
Fiscal Year End:12/31
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3YR Revenue Growth Rate (CAGR):View %
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City:Atlanta
State/Province:Georgia
Country:United States
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Websites:www.coxenterprises.com
www.coxinc.com

Corporate Organization

Affiliate Companies:
Subsidiaries:
Cox Communications
Manheim
Cox Media Group
Cox Reps
Adify Corporation
Cox TMIe
Valpak
Brands:
Cox

Industry Information

Industry Codes

PICS™:1100102™, 1100103™, 1100105™, 1201201
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Income Statement2011201020092008200720062005200420032002
RevenuesViewViewViewViewViewView$11,600,000,000$11,160,000,000$4,474,000,000$4,444,000,000
Employee Figures2011201020092008200720062005200420032002
Full Time EmployeesViewView        
Total EmployeesViewViewViewViewViewView74,83074,80052,80053,172
Productivity (Revenue/Employee)ViewViewViewViewViewView$155,018$149,198$84,735$83,578
Revenues Breakdown201120102009200820072006
U.S Media RevenuesViewViewViewViewViewView
Notes
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*Cox Enterprises, Inc. fiscal year end: 12/31
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Mergers & Acquisitions

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DateStatusTargetBuyerDeal TypePrice
DetailsDec. 2004CompletedCox Communications Inc1Cox Enterprises, Inc.Acquisition of Remaining Interest
Acquisition
Take Private
$7,900,000,000
DetailsJan. 2008CompletedViewViewAcquisitionView
DetailsApr. 2008CompletedViewViewAcquisitionView
DetailsJun. 2009CompletedView2ViewAcquisition of Remaining Interest
Acquisition
Take Private
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DetailsJan. 2010CompletedViewViewAcquisitionView
DetailsMay. 2010CompletedView3ViewAcquisition
Direct Share Purchase
Minority Stake Purchase
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DetailsNov. 2010CompletedViewViewAcquisition
Asset Sale
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DetailsJan. 2012CompletedView4ViewAcquisitionView
DetailsJun. 2012CompletedView5ViewAcquisitionView
DetailsJul. 2012CompletedViewViewAcquisitionView
DetailsJul. 2012CompletedViewViewAcquisition
Asset Sale
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DetailsDec. 2012CompletedViewViewAcquisitionView
DetailsFeb. 2013CompletedViewViewAcquisition
Asset Sale
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DetailsFeb. 2013CompletedView6ViewAcquisition
Asset Sale
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Notes
1Cox Enterprises, Inc. acquired the remaining 38% interest at $32 per share. - Details →
2Cox Enterprises paid $4.80 a...Read More →
3Providence Equity Partners purchased a...Read More →
4Manheim, a subsidiary of Cox...Read More →
5Sister company Savoo.co.uk is...Read More →
6The sale includes stations KFOX...Read More →
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Detailed Business Description: Cox Enterprises, Inc.

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Cox Enterprises, Inc. is a privately-held company that operates in the communications, media, and automotive services industries. Its major subsidiaries include Cox Communications, Inc., Manheim, Inc., Cox Media Group Inc., Valpak and Cox Radio, Inc., and AutoTrader.com. Its online subsidiaries include Kudzu.com and CoxDitigalSolutions.com. Cox Enterprises was founded in 1898 by James Middleton Cox and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Cox Enterprises, Inc. and its subsidiaries operate mostly within the United States with Manheim being the only subsidiary that operates internationally.

Revenue

Cox Enterprises, Inc.'s main source of revenue is Cox Communications which brings in about 63% of its revenue. Manheim brings in 20% of revenue, Cox Media Group brings in about 12.4% and AutoTrader.com brings in about 5% of revenue. All of these subsidiaries generate revenue mostly through ad sales. The mediums which the the ads can be shown through range from radio broadcasts to TV… Continue Reading →

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